LANSING COMMUNITY COLLEGE

CURRICULUM GUIDE

Architectural Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Curriculum Code: 0233 (Effective Fall 2004 - Summer 2009)

The Architectural Studies Program offers students interested in
the field of architecture a comprehensive program of study,
involving all aspects of the contemporary architectural
profession. Graduates of this program are prepared to work as
para-professionals in the offices of registered architects,
engineers, interior designers, residential designers and
builders, component suppliers and manufacturers, assisting those
offices with the preparation of drawn documentation, design
work, research, and field supervision. Students within this
option area are also prepared to pursue a higher degree in
architecture. Not all courses in this program transfer to
all colleges. Students planning to transfer should see an
academic advisor or counselor before enrolling in any course.

PREREQUISITESStudents should see Course Descriptions or
Course Offerings for course prerequisite information.
See the Assessment and Placement Testing section for
skills assessment and advising information.

Complete the indicated number of credits from EACH
CHOICE listed below.

CHOICE 1: General Education Core Areas

0 Credits

(See General Education Core Requirements for information
on how to fulfill these requirements. Core area proficiency
exams, where appropriate, are available for each core area.)

Communication Core Area (See Note 2)

0

Global Perspectives and Diversity Core Area (See Note 2)

0

Mathematics Core Area (See Note 2)

0

Science Core Area (See Note 2)

0

Writing Core Area (See Note 2)

0

CHOICE 2:
Computer Graphics

8-10 Credits

ARCH 221

Architectural DataCAD I

4

ARCH 222

Architectural DataCAD II

4

ARCH 225

Arch DataCAD Independent Study

1-4

ARCH 231

Architectural AutoCAD I

4

ARCH 232

Architectural AutoCAD II

4

ARCH 235

Arch AutoCAD Independent Study

1-4

ARCH 237

Arch Computer Rendering

3

CHOICE 3:
Materials, Structures and Systems

7-8 Credits

ARCH 273

Environmental Systems

4

ARCH 276

Alternative Structures

3

ARCH 278

Building Science

4

ARCH 283

Materials of Construction

4

BLDT 277

Construction Cost Estimating

4

CHOICE 4:
History and Preservation

6 Credits

ARCH 141

Architectural History I

3

ARCH 142

Architectural History II

3

ARCH 146

Preser/Adaptive Reuse Architec

3

MINIMUM TOTAL

69

NOTES:

1.

Students having more than one year of high school drafting or
equivalent work experience should see an advisor in the
Construction and Maintenance Technologies Department to see if
ARCH 100 can be waived.

2.

Students completing "REQUIREMENTS" have fulfilled the
requirements for this Core area.

SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE

Students should see course descriptions to find out when
departments plan to offer courses. Students who for any reason
are unable to follow the course sequence suggested below (for
example, those who are part-time, have transferred in courses
from another school, or have prerequisites to fulfill) should
contact an academic advisor or counselor for help with
adjustments.